Community Notices
What's happening around Oamaru...
Waitaki Children's Choir - Open to Years 4 - 8 - Growing young voices, building confident musicians, creating community through song. Younger students may be considered by invitation. Rehearsals on Thursdays from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm, at the MJ Mayhew Music Suite, Waitaki Girls’ High School, 46 Ouse Street, Oamaru. Please complete the Google Form enrolment link below who may be interested in joining the Waitaki Children’s Choir.
Jose Juan Reyes
Music Director and Choral Conductor
0212456827
Five Forks Foothills Trail Ride - 7th & 8th March - There are tracks for advanced riders, intermediate, families, beginners & pee wee. A food tent to refuel and free onsite basic camping. Ride one day, or both days. It's up to you! See poster attached.
Oscar at Fenwick School - Out of School Care and Recreation
Before and after school care and holidays - Programme for children aged 5-13
Breakfast/Afternoon Tea/ Assistance with Homework/Drop off/pick up from school/A variety of daily activities.
Book via - Enrolmy.com/oscar-fenwick
Enquiries 021 156 5871
oamaruoscar@gmail.com
Athletic Junior Rugby Club Registrations: Register your child for our Junior Rugby Season.
Contact Mike on 02041861980 or
Check out QR code on attachment below
Meadowbank Football Club: Registrations are now open for the upcoming season. The registration link is also included below, as it doesn’t open correctly from the PDF https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/500428 See attached file.
Registrations for the 2026 football season with Awamoa Football Club are now open. Below is a link to the registration form. See attached file.https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/469661
Papakaio 8 Hour School Comp Fundraiser - 7-12 years kids track 1 & 2 hour loops/13 years+ Main Track 4/8 hours - Ride solo or in a competitive or social team. 14 March 2026, Willow Park, Oamaru.
Win a Bike - Thanks to Victor Nelson Cycles & Giant
Register now at: www.papakaio8hour.nz
Entry Fee: $10 - 7-12 years, $80 13years+/Rider
Waitaki District Council is excited to be hosting the Friendly Bay Family Fun Day on Saturday 7 March.
This is a free, old-fashioned family fun day designed to bring our community together in a safe, inclusive and positive environment. The day will focus on:
Community connection
Wellbeing and outdoor play
Sustainability and pride of place
Creating fun memories for tamariki and their whānau
It aligns strongly with our shared values around community, participation and caring for our environment – very much in the spirit of The Waitaki Way.
Endometriosis Month
Join us for great food, great music, a night to remember for a great cause.
All proceeds from this event will support Endometriosis New Zealand deliver educational programmes.
When: Saturday 28 March 2026
Where: The Loan & Merc – Oamaru
Time: Doors open 6 pm
Did you know?
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 girls and women and can have a significant impact on quality of life.
Tickets $100
Purchase online https://sending-you-happiness.raiselysite.com/ QR Code attached on poster.